Award Winners Announced for Outstanding Contributions to Improving Employee Well-being
HR.com honors innovative solutions and organizations supporting employee well-being through impactful, evidence-based wellness programs that improve outcomes for employees and employers alike.
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Employee Well-being Award Winners 2026
"By combining innovation, accessibility, and measurable outcomes, they are helping employers and employees move beyond traditional wellness programs.."
HR.com is proud to announce the winners of the 2026 Employee Well-being Awards, recognizing outstanding innovation in workplace wellness solutions and comprehensive program design. These awards celebrate organizations transforming how employers support physical, mental, and behavioral health to drive engagement, improve outcomes, and deliver measurable business value.
Employee Well-being Award Winners 2026
"By combining innovation, accessibility, and measurable outcomes, they are helping employers and employees move beyond traditional wellness programs.."
Best Employee Wellness Solution Award: Avidon Health
Avidon Health is recognized as the winner of the Best Employee Wellness Solution Award for its rebuilt behavior change platform, which democratizes workplace wellness by making evidence-based coaching accessible to organizations of any size. Its fast, affordable, turnkey design enables instant deployment without IT support, delivering personalized, science-backed wellness journeys that drive engagement, measurable participation, and sustained behavior change across stress, sleep, movement, and nutrition.
“Winning this award from HR.com is a proud moment for our team. HR and benefits leaders put their credibility on the line every time they recommend a solution,” stated a representative from Avidon Health. “This award is our promise to them that the trust was well placed and that we will keep earning it.”
Best Comprehensive Wellness Program: Hancock Health
Hancock Health is recognized as the winner of the Best Comprehensive Wellness Program for its first-of-its-kind, year-long weight management initiative that blends lifestyle medicine, clinical care, medical fitness, and medication when appropriate. Focused on sustainable outcomes rather than access alone, the program delivers results comparable to GLP-1 benchmarks, supports long-term behavior change, and generates measurable ROI for employers.
“Our wellness strategy is not just a ‘program’; it has become a strategic advantage as we build a culture where every associate can thrive physically, emotionally, and professionally,” said Jenny Weidner, Director of Human Resource, Hancock Health.
Together, these award winners exemplify the future of employee well-being through scalable innovation, clinical rigor, and a commitment to lasting impact.
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“These award winners represent a meaningful shift in how organizations are approaching employee well-being,” said Debbie McGrath, CEO of HR.com. “By combining innovation, accessibility, and measurable outcomes, they are helping employers and employees move beyond traditional wellness programs to deliver real, lasting impact for their workforce and their business.”
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Who won the 2026 Employee Well-being Awards?
- HR.com announced Avidon Health and Hancock Health as winners of the 2026 Employee Well-being Awards. Avidon Health received the Best Employee Wellness Solution Award for its behavior change platform, while Hancock Health won the Best Comprehensive Wellness Program for its innovative weight management initiative.
- What is Avidon Health's behavior change platform and how is it innovative?
- Avidon Health's behavior change platform is a rebuilt solution that democratizes workplace wellness by making evidence-based coaching accessible to organizations of any size. Its turnkey design allows for instant deployment without IT support, offering personalized wellness journeys that address stress, sleep, movement, and nutrition to drive engagement and sustained behavior change.
- What is Hancock Health's weight management initiative and how effective is it?
- Hancock Health's weight management initiative is a year-long program that combines lifestyle medicine, clinical care, medical fitness, and medication when appropriate. It focuses on sustainable outcomes and delivers results comparable to GLP-1 benchmarks, supporting long-term behavior change and generating measurable ROI for employers.
